Ireland omits common tax on iGaming from first draft EU Budget 2028

In Dublin, the Irish Presidency decided against a proposed review for a common tax on online gambling as part of the European Union (EU) budget 2028-2034. Ireland took the role of chief negotiator of Budget 2028-2034 this July. EU member states are due to settle terms on a minimum €2trn (£1.7bn) plan to fund the blocs economic programme and new cycle of projects and directives. The budget will see the EU transform to a new economic plan prioritising spending on defence, energy security, tech innovation and the generational re-skilling of the European workforce.